The drawing depicts the upper body of a person facing the viewer. The person has soft eyes, a straight nose, and slightly parted lips, suggesting a relaxed expression. The individual's hair is wavy and appears to be tied back. They are dressed in a garment with light and dark stripes and a high collar or ruff. The figure holds a long object in their hand. The background is plain and textured, emphasizing the subject.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1740
- Medium
- black chalk and charcoal, heightened with white chalk on (faded) blue laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4848 × 5936 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original